Banstead Road is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 4DW is located in the Carshalton South & Clockhouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carshalton and Wallington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Banstead Road, Carshalton, SM5 4DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM2 5HZ, SM5 4DP, SM2 5JA, SM5 4LA, SM5 3NJ, SM2 5JB, SM2 5HY, SM5 3JU, SM2 5HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 4DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SM5 4DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.9% | 23.2% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.8% | 66.8% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 22.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 58% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 31.9% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 6.3% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SM5 4DW this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 58.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 7.7% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 6.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 8% | -11.0% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 14.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.7% | 58.7% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 24.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 11.2% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 7.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 82.9% | 70.9% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -10.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 76.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.8% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 13.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 77.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 20.7% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 0.5% | -12.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 12% | 1.7% | 10.3% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banstead Road was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Banstead Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont and the 41st lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Banstead Road, Carshalton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,060,000 | 2022-04-01 | £1,069,070 |
| 166 Banstead Road, Carshalton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2020-12-17 | £992,058 |
| 170 Banstead Road, Carshalton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £654,000 | 2020-11-19 | £717,953 |
| 136 Banstead Road, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2020-02-10 | £714,673 |
| 170A Banstead Road, Carshalton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2019-06-21 | £887,390 |
SM5 4DW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SM5 4DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 5,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Hedges Primary School Harbury Road , SM5 4LA | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Primary School Devonshire Avenue , SM2 5JL | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park Junior School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park Infants School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | 4out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | 1out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 5,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton House School Banstead Road South , Sutton SM2 5LH | - not rated | 872 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Eagle House School Sutton 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service Drapers Centre , Monkey Puzzle Way SM5 4NR | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeches Luncheon Club | Church Hall, Carshalton Beeches Baptist Free Church | 487 yd | |
| Spill The Beans Coffee Shop | Church Hall, Carshalton Beeches Baptist Free Church | 487 yd | |
| Saint Martins | 97 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 555 yd | |
| La Banca | 52-54 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 590 yd | |
| Beeches Cafe | 50 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Church Club | Chiltern Church, 83 Chiltern Road | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstick House | 64 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 535 yd | |
| The Love Kebab And Pizza | 75 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 555 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 67 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 555 yd | |
| Station Express | 6 Station Approach, Gordon Road | 796 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza | 1 Gordon Road, Carshalton | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 89-91 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 538 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Hedges Primary School HARBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 200 yd |
| Sutton Highfields Lawn Tennis Club Mayfield Road | tennis courts | 418 yd |
| Carshalton Lawn Tennis Club Beeches Avenue | tennis courts | 563 yd |
| Sutton Tennis And Squash Club DEVONSHIRE ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 666 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.